Campus: Westchester
Prepares students for graduate school in both research and applied psychology and biology areas and for entry-level employment in such fields.
Note for students interested in taking the MCAT and/or applying to medical school:
Please contact departmental advisor at (914) 773-3791 for necessary special advisement. Such students typically need the following courses: PHY 111 General Physics I and PHY 112 General Physics II and MAT 131 Calculus I. Moreover, some medical schools also require applicants to have taken MAT 132 Calculus II.
Major Completion Summary
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| University Core Requirements | 44-55 |
| Major Requirements | 48 |
| Open Electives | 25-36 |
| Total Credits | 128 |
University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
Includes the following major-required courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Core | ||
| PSY 112 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| CHE 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHE 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHE 223 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHE 224 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| MAT 134 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3-4 |
| or MAT 141 | Introductory Statistics for the Life Sciences | |
Major Requirements (48 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BIO 101 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 102 | General Biology II | 4 |
| BIO 231 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIO 251 | Principles of Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIO 334 | General Physiology | 4 |
| PSY 320 | Abnormal Psychology I | 3 |
| PSY 205 | Statistics in Psychology and Allied Fields | 4 |
| PSY 277 | Evolutionary Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 311 | Biological Psychology | 3-4 |
| or BIO 325 | Neurobiology | |
| PSY 380 | Experimental Psychology I | 4 |
| PSY 381 | Experimental Psychology II | 4 |
| Major Electives | ||
| Select two Psychology courses | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 48-49 | |
Open Electives (25-36 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Open Electives | ||
| Select 25-36 credits 1 | 25-36 | |
| Total Credits | 25-36 | |
- 1
UNV 101 First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community and major-specific required courses not taken for University Core credit and any Physics and MAT courses typically recommended for MCAT preparation and medical school applications.
In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENG 110 | Composition | 3 |
| PSY 112 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| BIO 101 | General Biology I | 0-4 |
| CHE 111 | General Chemistry I | 0-4 |
| UNV 101 | First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community | 1 |
| Credits | 8-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 120 | Critical Writing | 4 |
| BIO 102 | General Biology II | 0-4 |
| CHE 112 | General Chemistry II | 0-4 |
| CS 121 or TS 105 |
Introduction to Computer Science (or CIS 101) or Computers for Human Empowerment |
4 |
| Credits | 8-16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHE 223 | Organic Chemistry I | 0-5 |
| BIO 231 | Genetics | 0-4 |
| COM 200 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| First Second Language Course. See Advisor for guidelines | 3 | |
| Credits | 6-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHE 224 | Organic Chemistry II | 0-5 |
| MAT 134 or MAT 141 |
Introduction to Probability and Statistics or Introductory Statistics for the Life Sciences |
3-4 |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3 | |
| Second Language Course, if applicable | 3 | |
| Credits | 9-15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENG 201 | Writing in the Disciplines | 3-4 |
| BIO 251 | Principles of Human Anatomy | 4 |
| PSY 205 | Statistics in Psychology and Allied Fields | 4 |
| PSY 233 | Psychology of Civic Engagement (Counts toward Civic Engagement (CE) and Major elective ) | 3 |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17-18 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIO 334 | General Physiology | 0-4 |
| PSY 311 | Biological Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 320 | Abnormal Psychology I | 3 |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3 | |
| One elective course in PSY | 3 | |
| Credits | 13-17 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSY 380 | Experimental Psychology I | 0-4 |
| PSY 277 | Evolutionary Psychology | 4 |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 13-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 381 | Experimental Psychology II | 0-4 |
| One elective course in PSY | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 12-16 | |
| Total Credits | 86-130 | |